Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

F-mount goodies at Photokina

Several new F-mount products were introduced at Photokina. A quick overview: Sigma Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro lens (press releases) Sigma APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens (press release) Sigma EF-610 DG Super and EF-610 DG ST flashes (press release) Samyang In addition to the 35 mm f/1.4 AS UMC […]

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Nikon D7000, 35/1.4, 200/2 and SB-700 available for pre-order (*updated*)

This post will also be updated as more retailers start taking pre-orders. Pre-order @ Amazon: Nikon D7000 body only Nikon D7000 with 18-105 lens kit Nikon SB-700 AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II Pre-order @ B&H: Nikon D7000 body only Nikon D7000 with 18-105 lens kit AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED […]

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The official announcements

This post will be updated multiple times in the next few hours. Pre-order options available here. What we did not know: D7000 has AF fine tune, meters with AI lenses, 1/8000 speed, manual video control (Chase Jarvis confirmed this on twitter). Official Nikon links: Nikon D7000 | Nikon USA listing | Samples | Sample movie […]

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The pictures (Nikon D7000, SB-700, 35/1.4, 200/2)

The pictures appears to be real. All specs remain the same. No surprises are expected tomorrow. Official announcement: around midnight tonight (Tuesday, US Eastern time).

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Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens now shipping

Today Amazon started shipping the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens. If you have pre-ordered it, expect delivery early next week. Some related links: Review of the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens can be found here More samples Samples at different f stops Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G group on flickr:

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Recap

In addition to the Coolpix cameras announcement on September 8th, this is a recap of what is rumored to be announced on September 15th: Nikon D7000: 100% viewfinder Dual SD memory card slots Magnesium-alloy body 16.2MP CMOS sensor (DX) Expeed 2 1080 HD video @24p | 720 @30p (not sure about those) 20 min video […]

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The missing link: Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4 lens and a new Speedlight SB-650

Continuation on my previous post from last week: the missing lens and flash for the September 15th announcement will be a new AF-S 35mm f/1.4 lens and a new Speedlight SB-650 that will replace the current SB-600 model. This is in addition to the D7000 DSLR and the 200mm f/2 refresh. The release of the Zeiss […]

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